How do I stop family comparing my husband?

My sister went through something similar and it tore her marriage up for a bit too. Like, her mom kept bringing up how her other brother-in-law drove a BMW while her husband took the bus to work. It ate at him even if he didn’t show it. What finally worked? We planned a little sit-down — just me, my sister, and her mom. Not confrontational, more like ‘Ma, we need to talk.’ She said, ‘Mama, I know you want the best for me, but every time you compare Raj to others, it makes him feel small. He works nights and still shows up for our son’s recitals. That means more than any trip to Dubai.’ Her mom was quiet for a sec then actually listened. Try saying something simple like that. Not angry, just honest. And maybe talk to your husband too — ask how he’s really feeling. Sometimes just being heard helps more than fixing it. Also? Start setting small boundaries. Change the subject fast when it comes up. Or say, ‘Ma, we’re happy with what we have’ and shift to something about your daughter. It won’t stop overnight but it gets better. My sister and her husband are solid now. You two will be too — he sounds like a keeper, for real.